Approach to Microfinance

When a loan is repaid, that money is then available for the next person and then the next.

The original $1 investment becomes $6.And a loan becomes so much more than a loan.

We believe that microfinance is a sustainable means of poverty alleviation leading to lasting, holistic development. Financial tools and training empower entrepreneurs to build businesses, support their families and transform their communities.

Yes, we provide loans.

In fact, our financial institutions are currently dispersed to 3.5 million active loan clients.

What’s most astounding is that 98 percent of these loans are paid back.

It happens because an Opportunity International loan is not just money. It’s an entire system of support, guidance and accountability.

But this is only the first step.

We have found that our clients are not only looking for loans, they also want a safe place to keep their money and protection against risk. They want to be able to plan for the future and ensure that they can reach their goals.